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A case of atrioesophageal fistula occurred during atrial fibrillation ablation using the second-generation cryoballoon (Arctic Front Advance system).
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the risk of atrioesophageal fistula even with the second-generation cryoballoon system during atrial fibrillation ablation.
Atrioesophageal fistula risk persists with second-generation cryoballoon ablation; this case extends reports but leaves incidence undetermined.
To date, there is 1 case report publication of AE fistula during the employment of the first-generation cryoballoon (Gen-1). Recently the Arctic Front Advance system (second-generation cryoballoon) was introduced into the US and EU markets. For the purpose of peer education, we report a case of AE fistula that occurred during the utilization of the second-generation cryoballoon (Gen-2). Additionally, we review current best practices that may reduce the risk of AE fistula during any AF ablation procedure.
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Lim et al. (2013) conducted a case report in Atrial Fibrillation (n=1). Second-generation cryoballoon (Arctic Front Advance system) ablation was evaluated on Atrioesophageal fistula. A case of atrioesophageal fistula occurred during atrial fibrillation ablation using the second-generation cryoballoon (Arctic Front Advance system).
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